Imagine a world where doctors can predict your baby’s future health from the moment they’re born. That future may be closer than we think.
The UK government is preparing to launch a major plan to map every newborn’s DNA, aiming to detect serious illnesses before they even begin. The initiative, first reported by The Daily Telegraph, is expected to receive £650 million in funding under the new Labour government.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the investment in genomic technology could help Britain “leapfrog” disease, offering early diagnosis and possibly life-saving treatment for genetic conditions that often go undetected until it’s too late.
The idea is simple but powerful: by using whole genome sequencing on babies at birth, doctors may be able to flag inherited diseases, tailor treatments, and potentially prevent suffering years down the line.
Critics have raised ethical questions about privacy and how the data will be stored, but supporters argue that the benefits especially for families facing rare and deadly conditions could be revolutionary.
If the plan moves forward, the UK would become one of the first countries in the world to offer DNA mapping for every baby making medicine smarter, earlier, and more personal than ever before.
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